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Waterproof Jacket- Any suggestions?

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  • May 28, 2014 at 7:22 pm #21555
    Dutch25

    Having originally said when I started cycling that if it was raining I’d stay in bed I seem to be more frequently finding myself sat at the club meet soaked ready for another few hours of being soaked. As a result of this I’m in the market for a decent waterproof. I have a Castelli sotile which is great for stuffing in a jersey pocket for showers. Problem is if I wear it for the whole ride I end up getting wetter from the inside. I’m looking at spending £100-150 for something fairly fitted, fairly breathable and which could withstand a ride of 3-4hrs in rain without letting water in too much. Looked at a mavic H2O sprint today which looked pretty nice and fitted well too. The Gore stuff looks quite good as well but is very top end budget and would rather spend towards the lower end of the budget if possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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  • May 28, 2014 at 8:58 pm #796511
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    joemmo

    a vote for the Mavic here. I
    a vote for the Mavic here. I have the now discontinued Vision H20 which is excellent. Well made with nice details and a proper cycling cut so I would expect same from a similar product.

    May 28, 2014 at 8:20 pm #796509
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    Dutch25

    Would love a gabba but
    Would love a gabba but probably just out the top end of my budget. With regards to the softshell. I’m not mad keen on the softshell material. Was still thinking more along the lines of hardshell but not something that resembles a bin liner.

    May 28, 2014 at 8:18 pm #796507
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    whitey85

    I have a Gore Oxygen jacket
    I have a Gore Oxygen jacket which is completely wind and waterproof (Goretex), and still reasonably breathable, only wetting up from the inside after a lot of hard riding or climbing. I’d certainly recommend it, and it got a great review on this site if I recall as well!

    May 28, 2014 at 8:14 pm #796505
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    arfa

    I have long since given up on
    I have long since given up on water proof and gone down the soft shell route and predominantly ride in a dhb through the colder months. It is water resistant, has zippable vents and costs about 45 quid. If it really is chucking it down, a packable waterproof goes on top but of course you get sweaty on the inside. I ride with a run of the mill cycling jersey underneath and have never felt cold.

    May 28, 2014 at 7:52 pm #796503
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    movingtarget

    I have a Castelli Gabba
    I have a Castelli Gabba convertible jacket that kept me warm and just slightly damp after riding for 3h in a torrential downpour (deep pools of water in the streets, hail, and showers so heavy it was difficult to see). It’s very water resistant (no taped seams) and highly breathable so that you don’t end up stewing in your own sweat even on climbs. Don’t know what the RRP is in the UK but here in Portland it’s $220 full price and currently $165 at my LBS.

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